Lake District

Spot signs of spring in the gardens and estate at Sizergh. Stretch your legs in the woodlands and explore the wild-life rich wetlands on the wider estate too. Inside, the house is a treasure-trove of trinkets collected by 26 generations of the Strickland. Relax over a cuppa in the cafe, or takeaway to enjoy while you explore.

This lakeshore park with stunning mountain views is situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere. Stroll along paths to find flower meadows and the Pinetum – the park’s collection of specimen trees.

Spot signs of spring in the gardens at Acorn Bank. Discover thousands of daffodils, including the deliciously scented pheasant's eye daffodil, carpeting the estate. Walk among bluebells and wildflowers in the woodland and hear the first bleats of lambs as they frolic nearby.

Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life. The cottage garden is a haphazard mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Make your way up the garden path and see for yourself why Beatrix loved this place.

Enjoy a springtime stroll through the gardens and woodlands at Allan Bank. Look out for swathes of ‘golden daffodils’ from the famous Wordsworth Poem, watch lambs frolicking in the fields or try and spot one of our resident red squirrels heading the feeders. Tuck in to a picnic on the lawn soaking up the views across Grasmere and Loughrigg fell.

Absorb the rugged scenery of the Lakeland fells as you steam your way across Coniston Water onboard the historic Steam Yacht Gondola. Book your 2021 cruise now.

The childhood home of William Wordsworth. Step into explore wildlife-rich woodlands and wetlands. stroll through the quiet walled garden where William learned his love of nature. Inside the Georgian townhouse, the rooms give a glimpse into life in the 1770s.

Tucked away in the village of Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter's gallery is one of the only places you can see original watercolour illustrations and drawings from one of our favourite Lake District authors.

As the weather starts to turn warmer we're looking forward to spending the longer days outside. Whether that's wildlife spotting, lakeshore ambling or challenging yourself to a high fell, the Lake District has so much to offer.

On the hunt for a red squirrel, daffodil, bluebell, or simply just to enjoy the birdsong that surrounds us in the spring? The Lake District is waking up after the winter and as the days get longer and warmer, it's the perfect season to step outside.

Claife Viewing Station is a rare example of a purpose-built public viewing station, dating back to the 1790s. It's one of the earliest monuments to tourism in the Lake District.

The Wordsworths weren’t the only family to leave their mark on Wordsworth House. The Ellises, who lived there in the 1930s, were almost responsible for its destruction.

Beatrix Potter relished life in the Lake District, becoming involved in farming, breeding sheep and conservation.

One of the founders of the National Trust, Hardwicke Rawnsley helped us acquire some of our first places for the nation. Discover which places he helped to save.

No two days are the same for our rangers, and the variation only adds to their love of the Lake District fells. Meet Upland Ranger, Sarah.

Whether we're swimming, cycling, horse-riding or walking the dogs, we can all help to look after the Lake District.

We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.